Mildred Jean Henderson, 100 years of Modesto, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024. She was born in Porum, Oklahoma on November 4, 1923, to Alfred and Nancy Smith. She came to California in 1943 at the age of 19 with her parents. She married Lewis Edward Henderson on November 12, 1946. She enjoyed country western music. Her children were her greatest love.
Mildred is preceded in death by her husband Lewis Henderson, daughter Beverly Kelley -Mitchell, her brothers, Lawrence House, Robert House, Roy Lee Smith and Alfred Smith.
She is survived by her daughters, Linda Wathan, Kathy Renee Hale and Deborah Perez as well as 9 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 5 at 10am at Winton Cemetery.
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